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Getting Your Financial House In Order
(Posted on 1/7/2008)
It is 2008 and a great time to "Get Your Financial House in Order".

Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
(Posted on 4/24/2007)
Take a look at these tips to keep from becoming a victim of identity theft.

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Learn How to Strengthen Bond Between Dad & Kids
(Posted on 8/3/2006)
Me & My Dad Web Site....look to this site to learn more about how to strengthen that all-important bond between dads and kids.

New National Financial Website & Hotline
(Posted on 4/21/2005)
A resource is now available to help imiprove our understanding of money management.

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Consumer Protection: Free Credit Reports
(Posted on 4/21/2005)
Since March 1, 2005 Iowans have a new way to track information in their credit file

News from Iowa State University Extension

Care for Yourself/WISEWOMAN Helps Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Care for Yourself/WISEWOMANThe community-based intervention program empowers low-income, primarily rural women to make lifestyle changes to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.
Have Trailer, Will Demonstrate Universal Design
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
trailer with portable display showing universal designGive ISU Extension specialist Mary Yearns a trailer and she’ll figure out a way to demonstrate how universal design makes a home more useful and accessible.
Iowans Worry Their Paychecks Won’t Cover Basic Costs in 2008
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
A new survey shows nearly one-third of Iowans worry family income won't meet expenses. Horizons communities are a step ahead. They have ISU Extension-trained leaders working on poverty and economic decline.
ISU Extension Book Receives Arbor Day Foundation Award
(Posted on 4/21/2008)
The Forest Where Ashley Lives“The Forest Where Ashley Lives,” a children’s book published by Iowa State University Extension, has received an Education Award from this nonprofit education and conservation organization.

Staff

Brenda Schmitt-Families Field Specialist: Family Resource Management
Phone: 641/423-0844
Fax: (319) 824-6601
Email: schmitt@iastate.edu

Jill Weber-Families Field Specialist: Nutrition & Health
Phone: (319) 234-6811
Fax: (319) 234-5581
Email: jrweber@iastate.edu

Kendra Crooks-Field Specialist: Youth & 4-H Development
Phone: (641) 394-2174
Fax: (641) 394-5415
Email: kcrooks@iastate.edu

Patrick Derdzinski-County Extension Education Director
Phone: 319/267-2707
Fax: 319/267-2708
Email: derd@iastate.edu

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